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After overhearing a stranger's loud conversation about her mother's deteriorating health at a public cafe, the mom eating at the next table wonders if she should have used that opportunity to teach her curious preschooler about the concept of death or privacy.

A friend posts every detail about her life on Facebook, constantly calls out for advice or favors and makes uncomfortably hateful comments about visiting family members. Should you defriend her or clue her in?

Ask Miriam Steinberg-Egeth, a local mom and involved member of Philadelphia's Jewish community. Wondering what's an appropriate gift for a Bar Mitzvah? How to deal with an annoying friend/parent/relative? How to find your soulmate? From dating to parenting, Miriam welcomes any and all questions. Email yours to [email protected] and put "Advice Well question" in the subject line. More from this author